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Compression for venous leg ulcers
2001To assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of compression bandaging and stockings in the treatment of venous leg ulcers.Searches of 19 databases, hand searching of journals, conference proceedings and bibliographies. Manufacturers of compression bandages and stockings and an Advisory Panel were contacted for unpublished studies.Trials that ...
Cullum, N. +3 more
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Journal of Wound Care, 1997
A prospective study was conducted to assess the prevalence, severity and diagnostic utility of pain in patients with venous leg ulcers. A semi-structured questionnaire was completed by 140 consecutive patients in two specialist centres caring for patients with leg ulcers. A high proportion (64%) of the 94 patients with ulcers of purely venous aetiology
D, Hofman +6 more
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A prospective study was conducted to assess the prevalence, severity and diagnostic utility of pain in patients with venous leg ulcers. A semi-structured questionnaire was completed by 140 consecutive patients in two specialist centres caring for patients with leg ulcers. A high proportion (64%) of the 94 patients with ulcers of purely venous aetiology
D, Hofman +6 more
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Dressings for venous leg ulcers
BMJ, 2018### What you need to know A 65 year old man presents with a two month history of a wound in the gaiter area of his left leg. He has a history of a left leg deep vein thrombosis after a long flight but is otherwise fit and well. He had been self-managing with dressings bought over the counter, but the wound has gradually increased in size. The wound is
Sophia, Tate +2 more
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Pathophysiology of Venous Leg Ulceration
International Journal of Microcirculation, 1997The currently favoured hypothesis for the link between the raised venous pressure of chronic venous insufficiency and venous ulceration is based on the intermittent inappropriate activation of white blood cells. The damage initiated by the oxidative burst of the leucocyte leads to endothelial dysfunction, interstitial oedema, microthrombi and long-term
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American family physician, 2017
Leg ulcers usually occur secondary to venous reflux or obstruction, but 20% of people with leg ulcers have arterial disease, with or without venous disorders. Between 1.5 and 3.0 in 1000 people have active leg ulcers. Prevalence increases with age to about 20 in 1000 people aged over 80 years.We conducted a systematic overview, aiming to answer the ...
Nelson, E. Andrea, Adderley, Una
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Leg ulcers usually occur secondary to venous reflux or obstruction, but 20% of people with leg ulcers have arterial disease, with or without venous disorders. Between 1.5 and 3.0 in 1000 people have active leg ulcers. Prevalence increases with age to about 20 in 1000 people aged over 80 years.We conducted a systematic overview, aiming to answer the ...
Nelson, E. Andrea, Adderley, Una
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Clinical evidence, 2002
No abstract available.
Nelson, E A, Cullum, Nicola, Jones, J.
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Nelson, E A, Cullum, Nicola, Jones, J.
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What's new: Management of venous leg ulcers: Approach to venous leg ulcers.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2016Leg ulcerations are a common problem, with an estimated prevalence of 1% to 2% in the adult population. Venous leg ulcers are primarily treated in outpatient settings and often are managed by dermatologists. Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of leg ulcers combined with available evidence-based data will provide an update on this topic.
Alavi, Afsaneh +8 more
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THE MANAGEMENT OF VENOUS ULCERS OF THE LEGS
Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1991SummaryThe first step in the management of venous leg ulcers is correct diagnosis of the ulcer as venous in type. Calf pump dysfunction and resultant increased venous pressure are significant factors in the pathogenesis of venous leg ulcers. Good management is aimed at correcting these.
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What's new: Management of venous leg ulcers: Treating venous leg ulcers.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2016Venous leg ulcers account for approximately 70% of all leg ulcers and affect 2.2 million Americans annually. After a comprehensive patient and wound assessment, compression therapy remains the cornerstone of standard care. Adjuvant care with topical or systemic agents is used for wounds that do not heal within 4 weeks.
Alavi, Afsaneh +8 more
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Ugeskrift for laeger, 1997
The article summarizes current views regarding venous leg ulcers. Venous ulcers are resource-demanding and affect 1% of the population. Superficial and/or deep venous insufficiency is to be found combined with perforator insufficiency in the ankle are.
B, Hamilton Jakobsen, L, Danielsen
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The article summarizes current views regarding venous leg ulcers. Venous ulcers are resource-demanding and affect 1% of the population. Superficial and/or deep venous insufficiency is to be found combined with perforator insufficiency in the ankle are.
B, Hamilton Jakobsen, L, Danielsen
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